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Originally Posted by Zeb340
Where did you get the bearings that connect your swerve module to that (I'm assuming) quarter plate? Also are you satisfied with only one bearing attaching the module or because you used one bearing does it wobble?
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The thrust bearings are from mcmaster carr:
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The plate is 1/4" thick.
There are actually two thrust bearings and a plastic sleeve that make up the pivot bearing. The 1/4" plate is sandwiched between two thrust bearing assemblies. The assembly was shimmed to give the thrust bearings a pre-load. This removes the wobble. The plastic sleeve bushing keeps the "spool" of the pivot from contacting the aluminum plate. I'll ask one of the students to put up a screenshot of the cross section to clarify.